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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,293.27, 677,997.97 and 276,440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,293.27, 677,997.97 and 276,440.97 is: 381,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,293.27 : 677,997.97 = 276,440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,293.27/677,997.97 = 276,440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,293.27x = 677,997.97 × 276,440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,293.27x = 187,426,418,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,426,418,336.22/491,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,496.00

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